This bill was last introduced in the 39th Parliament, 2nd Session, which ended in September 2008.
Pauline Picard Bloc
Introduced as a private member’s bill. (These don’t often become law.)
Defeated, as of May 14, 2008
(This bill did not become law.)
This is from the published bill. The Library of Parliament often publishes better independent summaries.
This enactment requires the Government of Canada to undertake not to obstruct the application of the Charter of the French Language in Quebec.
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December 6th, 2007 / 11:10 a.m.
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December 6th, 2007 / 11:10 a.m.
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Pierre Paquette Bloc Joliette, QC
Yes. As I was saying, the subcommittee met yesterday, and the members of the federalist parties thought that Bill C-482 was not votable because it was unconstitutional.
For the benefit of my colleagues on the committee, I would note that the purpose of that bill, introduced by Ms. Picard, is to have Bill 101 apply to undertakings in Quebec that are under federal jurisdiction.
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Pierre Paquette Bloc Joliette, QC
Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I will be very brief. Yesterday there was a meeting of the Subcommittee on Agenda and Procedure and we felt that Bill C-482 was not votable. That bill is...
Pauline Picard Bloc Drummond, QC
moved for leave to introduce Bill C-482, An Act to amend the Official Languages Act (Charter of the French Language) and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.
Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to introduce this bill, which requires the Government of Canada to undertake not to obstruct the application of the Charter of the French Language in Quebec. The bill follows up on the government's decision to recognize the Quebec nation. Language and culture are key to a nation's identity.
We are asking the government to recognize the fact that the common language in Quebec is French. This also applies to federally chartered institutions. For example, the Canada Labour Code establishes minimum wage based on provincial minimums. This bill targets the same situations.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)